Taking dolls to school or college?

I'd say get something that you can lock her in - a drawer, a safe, a case of some kind, whatever. It's not cruel at all :3 It's a way to keep her safe while you're not around.

I'm living in an apartment this year with a good friend, so I'm not worried about theft, but if I had another stranger for a room-mate... I'd definitely lock my boys up whenever I wasn't there x__x;

 

Well, the drawers don't lock, but my door does. As I said, I'm neurotic about locking my door when I leave, but I really want to protect her. My mom keeps telling me to leave her home, but I just can't, I miss her too much.

I'm also super fortunate to have my own room, so I don't have to worry about another roommate leaving the door unlocked. If they leave the suite door unlocked (which leads into the commonroom), they'd still have to pick/break my lock on my room to get to Miranda, and frankly, I think they'd go for my POS laptop instead with the mentality that "Computer = More $$ than Doll".

I'm trying to find a good quality case for her that I can lock up -- I've found on on eBay that looks really promising, but it definately will not arrive to me in time, so I think I'm going to have to transport her and keep her safe in her original box for a little while... I'm so nervous, but I figure if I can keep it quiet and obviously not tell anyone what she's worth (monetary wise, anyway), she should be okay until something more fitting comes up.

P.S. Yay, my 100th post!!

 

I think your door and apartment being able to be locked should be fine. But if you're truly concerned then yes you should probably get a sort of safe or locker for valuables that you feel need extra security. Even if you have to wait for the one on ebay you can temporarily keep her in your drawer or your closet until it arrives.

Do you think your friends might harm her? Or are they understanding of her and her value and to be careful with her?

 

I spent a year in Chicago at school just a few months after getting my MSD and I took her with me. The school had apartments instead of dorms so it was a little more secure I think, but we locked our door always. I didn't get along with my roommates and I know my first roommate was creeped out by Thema, but I had it set up so that she couldn't see my doll without coming to my side of the room. Whenever I went anywhere over night or if I was going to be at the labs all day I would take Thema with me too.

I think I may be more relaxed then most people about things like this, but thats just me. I have a lot of figures and dolls and I just pay attention whenever other people are around and lay down the law regarding my things. I told my roommate I didn't mess with her stuff and I'd appreciate if she didn't mess with mine. Also most people don't realize how much a doll is worth so the computer and TV and PS2 are more likely to get damaged or stolen....

Really though it all comes down to the individuals involved. If you want to take your doll and your roommate is creeped out then work around it. If your worried about it being taken or damaged, maybe keep it locked up at first until you get to know your roommate and thier friends better.

 

I never brought Arnold with me to college because I was afraid that people might play with him while I was away. So, he stayed at home (thankfully I'm only 20 or so minutes from my college and will be living at home for the remainder) and I got to see him every other weekend.

I would suggest coming without him first, getting a feel for everything. Then, if you think it's safe, go get him

 

My friends have come to expect stuff like this from me. They were a little weirded out when I started dressing lolita regularly. They know I'm very girly and have some weird tastes in things. I think I'll get teased a little bit by them, but it won't be malicious.

I think I am going to go ahead and set up a nice area for her in my room -- maybe even in the bottom of my closet. I don't have anything that hangs too low, so I should be able to turn the bottom of my closet into a little area for her! That way, I can close it, too, and not worry about people seeing her first thing upon entering.

The case I want doesn't have a lock, but I think if I get a little luggage lock, it should be good. ^_^

Thanks!

 

I'm not so lucky, alas. I live pretty far, and I'm so busy with my life at school that I can't come home as often as I like. T-T

This is my second year at Emerson, so I know all my friends and I have a single room. The girls in my "apartment" are four of my closest friends, so I'm not exactly terrified they're going to harass her. I think they'll probably fall in love with her, to be honest...

 

Well, I've had two of my boys in a dorm situation for... I guess a year and a half. I'm going to have a new roommate this coming year, and because I know what part of the dorm I'm in (I was in it last year) and I know my roommate a bit (she's been in my art classes) I'm not worried about it. I've never had problems with anyone in my dorm suite messing with my boys. Honestly, they don't much care about them since they have an overactive social life.

There are places that I won't take them on campus though. Like, oh, the dining hall (too hard to balance a boy and my tray at the same time). They do regularly visit the painting studio with me. x.x;

I guess I live at a pretty quiet college, though...

 

Miranda's mostly coming to Boston with me so I can meet all of the other lovely DoA members around that area. I don't really plan on bringing her out to classes -- or especially the dining hall (tray + Miranda + Rockinghorse Shoes = Impossible), but she's too much a part of me to leave back home for 9 months out of the year, you know?

I think the art college environment is much more helpful in terms of acceptance. So many of my friends are gonna want to make clothing for her and props and stuff... it'll be pretty sweet, I imagine...

 

It really doesn't matter what your roomate thinks of Tobias. I take my doll to college, granted I don't live in a dorm with a roomate, but I keep her with me during class. She sits perfectly in a purse I have. I just open the flap once in awhile, and there she is, smiling up at me. When people see her, they just walk by. The only people that talk to me about her, are giving me compliments. Others just stay away!

But if I put myself into your position, I would definitly take Angel to college! I would show my roomate my doll, and if she had a problem with Angel, I'd shrug it off, and respect that she finds her creepy, and wants to stay away. (Not that Angel is creepy, she's too sweet to be creepy!) And as long as you aren't praying/worshiping Tobias, I'm sure it'll be ok. Oh, and uh... maybe only talk to him in private... it tends to creep people out. *shrugs* I don't know why though.

As for theft... you're gonna have to lock him up! I know it's awful!! But when he isn't with you, being locked in a trunk is the best thing. Like I said though, I keep Angel in my purse, with me all day. She plays on my cell phone..

 

I have brought one of my boys to classes (Kel, my Wi usually), and except for my art professors, everyone is disinterested.
Yeah, I definitely know how you feel. Of course, I don't really have a home to leave them at anymore. ^^;

I'm actually at a tiny little liberal arts college (used to want to be at an art college). I do imagine an art college environment would be even more accepting of them, and I hope that your friends are nice enough to make a bit of clothing for her. G'luck.

 

I don't live in a dorm, I stay at home. Maybe one day I'll be brave enough to take Jonah to College. .___.

 

just take ur doll to class with u and yes ur room will probaly get broke into expeially u have a black out we had a riot in my school when the power went out

 

That's optimistic.

And DraloreShimare, I don't know that I'll ever really take her to classes with me, but I have a ton of friends who major in costume design & construction, prop design & construction, photography, and a butt load of other artistic endeavours. This could actually work out very positively for Miranda. She might get more new stuff from her new friends than I expected.

Yay Liberal Arts & Art Colleges! ^-^

 

Me, really? Well, I went to a community college (am currently taking a break), and I was always looking at doll pictures on the computers in class. So, my professer got a little interested in them, as his wife is an antique doll collector. But, the other students didn't even care if they DID notice. Sadly, I didn't get to show off my first bjd to anyone n there, but I think most ppl with a brain will just ignore them. They tend to act like there is nothing amiss. Of course, I can see problems arising with roomies. That's prolly one of the reasons why my first place, will be my OWN. So all of my babies will be safe. o.O;; But, they are my children, and I know I am a bit overprotective. lol

 

This certainly seems like a topic that would have come up on the search somewhere, but alas, I have nothing to show so apologies if this has been discussed already.

Anyway, when i get my doll, I'll probably bring him to school, once. On a half-day preferably, in a carrier bag. I'd just like to ask (since it seems that many people have brought their dolls to school in the past) what should be expected or prepared for? I can assume some wierd looks, and jabby fingers, but anything that you hadn't thought would happen, happened? I wanna be prepared *suits up*

thanks guys

 

You might think about how your teachers would react. I'm not sure they'll be wild about something as distracting as a doll in class; even in a carrier, if people know what's in it, they'll be likely to be glancing at it and looking at it all through class. Make sure it doesn't get taken up!

 

^^ yes, I'm sure some teachers would be pretty miffed to see a doll interuppting the class time X3 that's definitely something I'll keep in consideration.

oh yes, I'll guard the bag with my life O_O

thanks for the response ^^

 

Okay first of all if anyone finds out about anatomy bits everyone's gonna wanna see. So be prepared for that. ((learned the hard way)) And depending on the gender everyon's gonna assume its a girl (unless it has short hair and not too much face up then its a boy for some wonky reason)

 

I use to bring my boys to school alot and sometimes they would sit in my lap during class ^ ^ I also carried them in the carrier. However I was very scared everytime I brought them because I couldnt bring the carrier in the lunchroom so I would have a teacher who I was friends with lock him in her room but even thought he was locked up there was still that worry that someone would steal him ; - ;
I didnt so much have a problem with grabby hands as....well...alot of people wanted to see his boy bits when I stupidly told them he was anatomicly correct ^ ^;;;;; Kia didnt mind flashing people, in fact he loves it - . -; I worry bout him sometimes.

Oh! but make sure your teachers are ok with it first! The classes my boys were out in were teachers who were cool with it. My school pretty much doesnt care as long as it's not a distraction (which is why he was in my lap and not sitting on like the desk top or something noticeable ^ ^